Linda A. Thompson

Linda A. Thompson is the Brussels-based correspondent for Law.com International. She writes about legal and regulatory issues related to the EU and the European Commission, as well as about lawyers and legal issues in Belgium, Luxembourg and The Netherlands. Her coverage includes the business of law at global and domestic law firms and in-house legal departments. and the impact of regulatory decisions on law firms and global companies. She can be reached at [email protected].

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November 23, 2021 | International Edition

US Firm Mulls Brussels Launch 14 Years After Leaving Country

The firm is now considering a formal office launch after adding more antitrust depth in London.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read

November 22, 2021 | International Edition

PwC Legal's Luxembourg Managing Partner: 'We're Not a Threat'

According to PwC Legal Luxembourg's new managing partner, the firm combines the reach of a global network with the proximity of an independent firm.

By Linda A. Thompson

4 minute read

November 16, 2021 | International Edition

A&O Rolls Out Generous Luxembourg Parental Leave Policy

The Luxembourg office of the firm will offer any parent wishing to take time off for childcare additional compensation on top of the stipend offered by the government.

By Linda A. Thompson

3 minute read

November 15, 2021 | International Edition

Boies Schiller Flexner Hires Large Team for New Milan Office

The team hire from RP Legal & Tax includes four partners, the firm announced Monday.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read

November 11, 2021 | International Edition

'Clients Want a Bigger Role In the Digital Economy': A Benelux M&A Head On Thriving In a Pandemic

For Carlos Pita Cao, a leader of one of the Netherlands' biggest M&A practices, the pandemic was the biggest test yet of a lawyer's business acumen.

By Linda A. Thompson

6 minute read

November 10, 2021 | International Edition

Google Loses Appeal in EU Antitrust Battle as Court Upholds $2.8B Fine

Google was advised by a slew of firms, including Cleary, Hogan Lovells and Herbert Smith Freehills.

By Linda A. Thompson

3 minute read

November 09, 2021 | International Edition

The Google Shopping Case: A Business Model Beloved by Tech Hangs in the Balance

Brussels competition lawyers say the upcoming judgment, expected Wednesday, will affect the future of a business model embraced by many tech giants. This is the first time a Google antitrust case will be decided by the EU's top judges.

By Linda A. Thompson

6 minute read

November 04, 2021 | International Edition

'No One Was Asking for This': Brussels Lawyers React To Wilson Sonsini's 'Crazy' Pay Hike

"Brussels is not the U.S. It has never been and never will be," said one managing partner, as Brussels law firm leaders prepare to raise junior lawyers' salaries by a few percentage points.

By Linda A. Thompson

6 minute read